Cars could be banned from the Downs on weekends over the summer if there is enough public support for it.

A petition has been launched by resident Mark Marshall proposing to restrict vehicle parking and access to Circular Road from 8am Saturday to 8am Monday during the summer months.

The restrictions would stop vehicles entering or parking along the road - near the so-called Sea Wall - from its junction with Ladies Mile and Ivywell Road.

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Tour buses and service vehicles would still be granted access to Circular Road at all times. Residents would also still be able to access their properties.

If the petition, which is available on Bristol City Council’s website, garners enough support then it could eventually be put before the full council to debate.

However currently not a single person has put down their name. And with the closing date less than two months away the petition still has a long way to go to reach the 3,500 signatures to spark a debate.